Keto at a cookout doesn't mean hovering by the veggie tray pretending you're full. These 25 low carb BBQ sides earn their spot on the plate. Creamy slaws, crispy fries, salads that don't wilt in the heat. Make a few and nobody misses the potato salad.
I've always been a sides person. It doesn't matter the ocassion, I'm more excited by what I'm serving with the main event than the main course itself.
Summer on keto is hard, because there are so many sides I miss. (Looking at you corn and pasta salad.)
So I built my own lineup. These are the sides I make when we fire up the grill. A bunch are mine. A few come from friends I trust in the keto space.
They all work with whatever's cooking, whether that's burgers, a rack of ribs, or grilled chicken.
Keep them in your back pocket all summer.
Keto BBQ Sides
This mock "potato" salad it the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite summer salad while keeping your carbs at a minimum.
You gotta have chips and dip, right? Serve this Keto Guacamole with my Low Carb Tortilla Chips, and get ready for happy dances all around!
It doesn't matter what time of year it is - deviled eggs are always welcome at a party. Top this version with a touch of bacon and watch them disappear in a flash.
This easy Keto Tabouli recipe uses hemp hearts for a delicious, vegetarian keto side dish. Eat it as a salad, or use it as a savory fat bomb and enjoy a wonderful, fast salad.
Who says that fries have to involve potatoes? These Asparagus Fries are a delicious alternative that never fail to delight!
If you find yourself missing french fries on a keto diet, these Keto Jicama Fries are going to be your new favorite. The first time I tasted them, I was so excited, and I think you will feel the same. Serve them with a burger or grilled chicken, and be prepared for happy smiles all around!
When you want a salad that holds up well and is always a hit, this Broccoli Salad is pretty spectacular. It is just the right match for a juicy steak.
This one surprised me. I made it with low-carb pasta and still did a little happy dance at the counter. Briny olives, banana peppers, red onion, goat cheese, and a blender dressing that's the real star. It holds up beautifully on a hot day, so make it ahead and let it sit. Perfect next to grilled chicken or a burger.
Coleslaw is a classic side for a grill out, and this Keto Coleslaw is one of my go-to keto side dishes for BBQ night. It is crunchy, creamy, and so full of flavor. Definitely, something to swoon over.
Low Carb Broccoli Jicama Slaw is an easy-to-make, healthy, tangy, and slightly sweet coleslaw with broccoli, chopped jicama, walnuts, and unsweetened dried cranberries and has a paleo option.
This Air Fryer Broccoli is perfect for summer entertaining! All the prep work can be done in advance so that last-minute prep work is minimal. This is one of my go-to keto recipes throughout the year.
The slight aniseed flavour of fennel goes very well with the creamy saltiness of halloumi cheese. The dressing for this keto vegetarian salad is a creamy mixture of sour cream, lemon and garlic.
Halloumi stuffed peppers are baked in the oven but are also delicious cooked on the BBQ too.
Keto Sides for BBQ don’t get any better than these gluten-free Zucchini Chips! Who says you have to give up crunch when you are on a ketogenic diet?
BBQ Cauliflower “Wings” are hands down one of my favorite keto BBQ side dishes! Tangy and delicious, this recipe is highly adaptable - you can make it as hot or mild as you like.
This one stopped me mid-bite. Roasting it instead of leaving it raw is the trick, it goes golden and nutty and way more satisfying than you'd guess. Bright lemon dressing, kalamata olives, a little feta. It's my low-carb stand-in for pasta salad, and it's right at home next to grilled chicken or lamb kebabs.
Who says you have to give up onion rings on a low carb diet! These delicious onion rings are so much like the real thing - they are sure to become one of your favorite BBQ keto sides.
If you are BBQing burgers, you gotta pair them with these easy keto french fries. And the best part is you don’t have to spend time peeling or slicing a jicama, turnip or rutabaga.
I have never met a mac and cheese that I didn't like, and this Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is no exception! With three kinds of cheese and a smoky flavor, this is sure to be a hit.
Peppery arugula, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing that wakes everything up. Fifteen minutes, no cooking, done. It's a fresh, light counter to anything rich off the grill, ribs, burgers, or a piece of grilled salmon.
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a delicious side that is always a hit!
When tomatoes hit their peak, this is on my table several times a week. Ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, basil, a drizzle of good olive oil and balsamic. I add avocado to keep the macros in check and make it that much more luscious. Ten minutes, zero cooking. It's the easy, gorgeous side perfect with grilled steak or chicken.
Kohlrabi Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing - Low Carb, Keto, THM S
Kohlrabi salad is crisp and refreshing on a hot day. With a homemade dressing and a handful of other ingredients you will impress the crowd.
Spring mix salad is a light and refreshing side for any barbecue.
Easy “Potato” Keto Salad Recipe This quick and easy “Potato” Keto Salad flavored with Pickles, Mayonnaise and Yogurt is not only a great Low Carb Side Dish, but also fully Gluten-Free and extremely Delicious.
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